ADP - Business Administration

The Associate Degree in Business Administration is designed to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles, leadership, and management. Our curriculum integrates theoretical knowledge with practical application, fostering critical thinking and problem-solving skills. The program prepares students to excel in dynamic business environments, addressing the latest global and technological advancements, and ensuring they are well-equipped for professional success, ethical decision-making, and leadership roles in the business world.

Program Vision

The vision of the Associate Degree in Business Administration is to be a leading hub that fosters visionary leaders, innovative thinkers, and socially responsible professionals. We aim to equip students with cutting-edge business knowledge, entrepreneurial skills, and ethical practices to thrive in the global business landscape and contribute meaningfully to local and international markets.

Program Mission

The mission of the Associate Degree in Business Administration is to offer transformative education that blends academic excellence with practical experience. We aim to equip graduates with up-to-date business knowledge, leadership skills, and a global perspective to excel in dynamic environments and contribute positively to society.

Programs Objectives

The objectives of the Associate Degree in Business Administration are to:

Provide education in business administration with a view to produce quality professionals and subject specialists who can meet the national as well as international standards of business applications.
Provide an educational foundation in management sciences that prepares students for effective contributory and leadership roles along diverse career paths.
Develop professional skills in students for immediate employment in business administration and allied fields.
Prepare students to conduct themselves as responsible citizens with an awareness of ethical and social issues.

Program Outcomes

The following are the key outcomes of the Associate Degree in Business Administration, ensuring graduates excel in the global business environment:

Proficiency in core business concepts and practices.
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Effective leadership and teamwork skills.
Commitment to ethical business practices and social responsibility.
Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.
Global awareness and understanding of diverse business environments.
Entrepreneurial mindset and innovation-driven approach.

Intermediate or equivalent degree as determined by HEC/IMS rules. Minimum 45% are mandatory for admission in Associate Degree in Business Administration.

Total Credit Hours are 70. The minimum duration is 2 years (4 semesters) and maximum duration is 3 years.

Degree requirement is CGPA 2.00 and 127 credit hours.
ENTRY Option
- Students may join the 5 th semester of the BBA (4-year) program if they have completed at least 60 credit hours or hold conventional degrees with a minimum of 45%, subject to completing deficiency courses through a bridging semester and approval by the admission committee.

Normal work load per semester is 18 credit hours.
A student taking normal course load can complete the program in 4 semesters (2 years)
The maximum time allowed to complete Associate degree is three academic years.

Road Map

Course Code	Course Title (Semester I)	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BBA-601	Quantitative Reasoning – 1	3	-
BBA-602	Application of Information and Communication Technology (ICT)	2 + 1	-
BBA-603	Functional English	3	-
BBA-620	Microeconomics	3	-
BBA-621	Principles of Management	3	-
BBA-622	Fundamentals of Accounting	3	-
	Semester Credit Hours	18

Course Code	Course Title (Semester II)	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BBA-604	Quantitative Reasoning – 2	3	Quantitative Reasoning – 1
BBA-605	Expository Writing	3	Functional English
BBA-606	Islamic Studies/Ethics	2	-
BBA-625	Principles of Marketing	3	-
BBA-626	Financial Accounting	3	-
BBA-607	Sociology	2	-
BBA-608	Fehm-e-Quran-I	1	-
	Semester Credit Hours	17

Course Code	Course Title (Semester III)	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BBA-623	Cost Accounting	3	Fundamentals of Accounting
BBA-609	Civics and Community Engagement	2	-
BBA-624	Macroeconomics	3	-
BBA-616	Foreign Language	3	-
BBA-630	Organizational Behavior	3	-
BBA-611	Pakistan Studies	2	-
	Semester Credit Hours	16

Course Code	Course Title (Semester IV)	Credit Hours	Prerequisite
BBA-612	Entrepreneurship	2	-
BBA-627	Business Finance	3	Fundamentals of Accounting + Financial Accounting
BBA-613	Environmental Sciences	3	Business Finance
BBA-629	Human Resource Management	3	-
BBA-610	Philosophy	2	-
BBA-614	Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan	2	Pakistan Studies
BBA-615	Fehm-e-Quran-II	1	-
	Semester Credit Hours	16

ADP Business Administration – Fee Structure

Total Fee	Rs 501,000
Admission Fee (one time)	Rs. 10,000
Registration fee (one time)	Rs. 10,000
Miscellaneous charges (per semester)	Rs. 10,000
Tuition fee (per credit hour)	Rs. 6,300
If enrolled in 06 courses totaling 18 CrHrs, the total tuition fee for the semester fee will be	Rs. 113,400